THE FILM

The Hosts shows the perspective of five different Brazilians who were affected by the 2014 FIFA World Cup in different ways - from a woman selling street food by the stadiums, to a man who was displaced by construction works. It's a social-political portrayal of Brazilians in this historical time - before, during and after the World Cup - and a commentary on mega-events and their long-term impacts on the host countries. We are invited into each character's life to see the event through their very diverse points-of-view. Protests are violently repressed, people celebrate the goals, and lower-class Brazilians work hard to make as much money as possible. The 7x1 loss strikes the country as a wave and puts an end to the event for most Brazilians. Four years later, we return to each character to better understand how the event changed their lives. This film is not just about the World Cup in Brazil. It is about the ones who stayed after the world left.

Carla Dauden, Director/Producer

Carla Dauden is a Brazilian director based in LA. She has directed and produced short films, commercials, documentaries and music videos, having her work in major festivals around the world. In 2013, she made a video about the social and political problems behind the organization of the 2014 World Cup. The video went viral, with over 5 million views. She was nominated for the Social Media Leadership Awards (Wharton University) and appeared on mainstream channels like BBC, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Channel 4 News, among others. She has worked with major production companies (Made For Digital, Kandoo Films, Revolver Films, Fullscreen, Passage Pictures) and co-directed the short documentary "The Discarded," produced by Sound Off Films and released by Take Part. Most recently, Carla was selected by NALIP’s Latino Lens Incubator with her original script for the short film “The Jump.” The film was financed by NALIP and CPB and is currently being sent out to festivals. Carla prides herself on working with content she believes in and creating appealing stories with a socially conscious impact.

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Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM (PST)

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Founded in 1982, the International Documentary Association (IDA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that promotes nonfiction filmmakers, and is dedicated to increasing public awareness for the documentary genre. Our major program areas are: Advocacy, Filmmaker Services, Education, and Public Programs and Events.